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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.22, 1,393.65 and 617.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.22, 1,393.65 and 617.18 is: 851.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.22 : 1,393.65 = 617.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.22/1,393.65 = 617.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.22x = 1,393.65 × 617.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.22x = 860,125.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,125.94/1,010.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.42

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